What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 298?

RIC VIII Treveri 298 was struck in Silver, standard weight 1025.06g, engraved.

Magnentius Light Miliarensis — RIC VIII Treveri 298

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Treveri 298

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

Light Miliarensis

Date

351 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Silver

Weight

1025.06g

Portrait Type

cuirassed

Manufacturing

engraved

Obverse

D N DECENTIVS NOB CAES

Bust of Decentius, bareheaded, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PRINCITI - IVVENTVTIS

Decentius, draped, cuirassed, walking right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Treveri 298 is a light miliarensis of Magnentius (351 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Decentius, draped, cuirassed, walking right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 1025.06g.

About the Light Miliarensis

The light miliarensis was a large late Roman silver denomination, typically weighing 4.0–4.5 grams. It was a prestige issue, struck in smaller quantities than the siliqua and often given as imperial donatives.

About the Treveri Mint

Treveri (modern Trier, Germany) was one of the principal mints of the late Roman Empire, operating from the late third century through the fifth century. It was a primary source of gold solidi for the Western Empire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Treveri 298?: RIC VIII Treveri 298 is a Silver Light Miliarensis of Magnentius (351 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 298.
How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 298?: The obverse depicts Bust of Decentius, bareheaded, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N DECENTIVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Decentius, draped, cuirassed, walking right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand with the inscription PRINCITI - IVVENTVTIS. Portrait type: cuirassed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 298?: RIC VIII Treveri 298 was struck in Silver, standard weight 1025.06g, engraved.